Orangeries · Oakham

Orangeries in Oakham

We take on orangeries in Oakham as a complete project: survey, drawings, planning or permitted development checks, building control and the construction itself.

Covering Oakham

Alongside Oakham, we also cover Uppingham (5 miles to the south), Melton Mowbray and Corby.

Homes in the East Midlands

The East Midlands combines red-brick terraces in the cities with a lot of post-war and modern estate housing, so rear extensions, garage conversions and loft conversions are all common.

What does an orangery involve?

An orangery is a single-storey extension with brick piers or walls, large windows and a glazed lantern set into a solid, insulated roof. It sits between a conservatory and a full extension: lighter than an extension, warmer and more solid than a conservatory.

  • Design to suit the house style
  • Insulated roof perimeter with plastered pelmet
  • Heating, electrics and decoration-ready finish

What is the guide price for an orangery in Oakham?

Indicative costs for orangeries. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.

OrangeriesGuide price incl. VAT
Standard specification£3,000 to £3,500 per m²
Good specification£3,500 to £4,100 per m²
High specification£4,100 to £4,800 per m²

What approvals does an orangery need in England?

English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.

In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.

What can affect an orangery?

  • Timber-look aluminium or timber frames suit period houses.
  • Solar-control glass in the lantern stops summer overheating.

From first call to completion

  1. Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
  2. Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
  3. Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
  4. We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Orangeries: common questions

What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?

An orangery has a mostly solid, insulated roof with a glazed lantern and brick piers, so it behaves like a room of the house. A conservatory is mostly glass.

How much does an orangery cost?

Typically £3,000 to £4,800 per square metre including VAT, or around £50,000 to £70,000 for a 16 m² orangery.

How do I get a price for orangeries in Oakham?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

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